Great Western Railway told customers to avoid starting journeys today and said those who had already travelled should consider taking a return train as soon as possible .
A yellow weather warning for rain is in effect from 12pm today until 3pm on Friday, with motorists warned to expect flooded roads and delays to local train and bus services across the south coast.
More flooding expected in the region as river banks burst and more rainfall predicted expressandstar.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from expressandstar.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The UK is set to hit by more heavy showers and flooding today with maps showing the path of the rain as two inches could fall in the worst affected areas of the country